This love story is about Cassiani, a nurse, who returns to the Greek island of Kos, to help her ailing mother. Her mother is a widow, who takes care of a rich woman on the island, Mrs. Lukas. Rich descriptions of the island where Hippocrates taught abound in this story. Cassiani is talked into also nursing Mrs. Lukas, who is matchmaking her handsome nephew Leo, to the doctor's daughter. Meanwhile, Cassiani's mother is trying to match make Cassiani with Leo. Among this hilarious matchmaking comedy, Cassiani inevitably falls in love with Leo. Experienced in saving other people's lives, she witnesses her own near-death experience, and is saved by the power of love.

About the Author

Greek-American author and poet Patty Apostolides obtained her biology degree from Case Western Reserve University with minors in music and theatre. She is the author of the novels, Lipsi’s Daughter; The Greek Maiden and the English Lord, and a collection of poetry, Candlelit Journey: Poetry from the Heart, has co-authored several medical articles; published award-winning poetry; played viola in the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra; and traveled to Greece several times. She resides in Maryland with her husband and son.